Gupta (/ˈɡuːptə/; Devanagari: गुप्त) is a common surname of Indian origin.
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According to some academics, the name Gupta is derived from Sanskrit goptri, meaning 'protector' or 'governor'. According to historian R. C. Majumdar, the surname Gupta was adopted by several different communities in northern and eastern India at different times. In modern India, the surname Gupta is used mainly by the Vaishya Bania communities, particularly those belonging to Rauniyar, Agarwal, Mahur, Barnwal, Khandelwal, Arora, Jaiswal, Arya Vaishya, Mahajan, Mahawar, Maheshwari, Patwa, Kasuadhan, Lashkari and Mathur Vaishya sub castes.
Monarchs
Academics
In business and management
In entertainment
In journalism
In literature
In politics
In sports
References
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